Why construction plant theft is still a problem
Construction sites continue to be targeted by criminals who recognise the financial value of plant machinery and equipment.
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Rain and Flooding
By taking action to prepare in advance for flooding, most businesses can save 20-90% on the cost of lost stock and moveable equipment, as well as a lot of trouble and stress.
New UK law for tackling careless driving resulting in serious injury
Until now there was no official offence of ‘causing serious injury by careless driving’; consequently, when a careless driver causes serious injury, they could only be prosecuted for the offence of ‘careless driving’.
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Inflationary issues – Economic insight
Inflation, the energy crisis and supply chain disruption continue to be the key themes impacting the UK economy with the cost and shortage of food now becoming more of a concern.
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Identifying, helping & preventing burnout
Rochelle Reddish, Rehabilitation Case Manager at Zurich Insurance has shared her insight into the occupational phenomenon “Burnout”.
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Cancelled flights could become the new normal for UK holiday makers
Allianz SE shares their insight on the crisis hitting the European aviation industry and how the current uplift in cancelled flights could in fact become the new normal.
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Adequate insurance coverage – The three pitfalls for SME’s
For SMEs facing squeezed margins, insurance premiums may seem like a grudge purchase. Some products may be regarded as a discretionary overhead among those who don’t fully understand their risks or how being underinsured could prove catastrophic to their business. Yet insurance can be key to SMEs’ ongoing survival by providing a financial safety net in unforeseen circumstances, when they are the least able to withstand substantial losses.
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Use of hand-held devices while driving: Law change explained
There were a number of changes to the Highway Code published earlier this year which Aviva PLC has highlighted in this article and visual guide.
These updates have been closely followed by a change to the law in March 2022 regarding the use of a mobile device while driving.
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Rechargeable Batteries: Storing Up Trouble?
The UK is seeing the emergence of battery storage systems to power the likes of homes and offices, to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and conventionally generated electricity. Lithium batteries are increasingly becoming an integral part of all our lives.
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Bicycles top ‘most wanted’ list by UK thieves
Analysis of data published by insurer Zurich shows a sharp overall drop in claims for burglary over the past four years but a steep rise in bike thefts, as they now top the list of the most-stolen household items.
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